McKee El Sch vs South Fayette MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKee El Sch
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
South Fayette MS
McDonald · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | McKee El Sch Oakdale, Pennsylvania | South Fayette MS McDonald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #377 of 1,627 | #23 of 521 |
| National rank | #6542 of 50,301 | #467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| city | Oakdale | McDonald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Fayette MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 77.3).
- •South Fayette MS does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •South Fayette MS does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 74%).
- •South Fayette MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 39.7%).
- •McKee El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •South Fayette MS is the larger school with 859 students compared with 521.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McKee El Sch better than South Fayette MS?
On the Success Index (US), South Fayette MS ranks higher (88.0 vs 77.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McKee El Sch and South Fayette MS?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and McDonald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKee El Sch: 521. South Fayette MS: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKee El Sch and South Fayette MS rank in Pennsylvania?
McKee El Sch is 377th of 1,627 and South Fayette MS is 23rd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).